"kalasha" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: kalashas [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Sanskrit कलश (kalaśa, “pitcher, pot”). Etymology templates: {{glossary|loanword|Borrowed}} Borrowed, {{bor|en|sa|कलश||pitcher, pot|g=|g2=|g3=|id=|lit=|nocat=|pos=|sc=|sort=|tr=|ts=}} Sanskrit कलश (kalaśa, “pitcher, pot”), {{bor+|en|sa|कलश|t=pitcher, pot}} Borrowed from Sanskrit कलश (kalaśa, “pitcher, pot”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} kalasha (plural kalashas)
  1. A metal pot with a large base and small mouth, used in Hindu rites, in which it is filled with water, coins, grain, etc. and topped with a coconut. Wikipedia link: kalasha Categories (topical): Hinduism Synonyms: kalasa, kalash
    Sense id: en-kalasha-en-noun-tR8P27dc Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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